Top 10 Wine Lists in Washington, DC

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People love freedom of choice, and that’s exactly what a top wine list provides. Some restaurants offer weighty tomes of their offerings which span the globe, include verticals, and make for interesting reading even for teetotalers. Others focus specifically on one country or region. Enjoy our picks for the top wine lists at these restaurants in Washington, DC.

Blue Duck Tavern American Regional
16/20
Park Hyatt Washington
1201 24th St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-419-6755
A contemporary, farm-to-restaurant destination with an elegant menu. More...

CityZen American
18/20
Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC
1330 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-787-6006
Chef Eric Ziebold's American fare dazzles at the Mandarin Oriental. More...

Equinox Modern American
15/20
818 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-331-8118
Todd and Ellen Gray have turned this into a whole-foods destination with a contemporary twist. More...

Le Paradou French
16/20
678 Indiana Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-347-6780
The ceiling stars may twinkle, but it's Yannick Cam's cooking that lights up the night. More...

Marcel's French
16/20
2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-296-1166
Chef Robert Wiedmaier cooks in the French style but with Flemish accents. More...

Michel Richard Citronelle French
19/20
Latham Hotel
3000 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-625-2150
A simply exquisite dining experience orchestrated by the masterful chef Michel Richard. More...

The Oval Room Contemporary
14/20
800 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-463-8700
This Oval Room is a watering hole that serves up contemporary cuisine, and makes for great celebrity-watching. More...

Palette Contemporary
14/20
Madison Hotel
1177 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-587-2700
DC's chic art house-restaurant with food to match. More...

Seasons Contemporary
15/20
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-342-0810
Chef Douglas Anderson takes health to heart, his dishes seasoned with pure and local ingredients. More...

1789 Restaurant American
16/20
1226 36th St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-965-1789
Seasonal American fare in an elegant Georgetown townhouse. More...

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